Job Profile: Emergency Coordination Officer (P2/P3/P4) Various Duty Stations
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
FAO is looking for an Emergency Programme Officer who will provide support in the analysis, development and implementation of operational activities of emergency and short-term rehabilitation projects in countries affected by human-induced and natural calamities. Specifically, the incumbent will:
- Handle day-to-day operations on matters relating to emergency assistance/projects;
- Analyse requests for emergency assistance to the agricultural sector;
- Review information/reports on the impact of the disaster in the rural sector and participate in the design and implementation of emergency/rehabilitation projects as required;
- Undertake field assessments of relief requirements in countries affected by natural or human induced calamities;
- Participate in interagency assessment field missions to countries under complex emergency conditions;
- Specify quantities and determine technical specifications of agricultural inputs to be provided, as well as coordinating timing of other agricultural inputs required for emergency assistance;
- Participate in the design and implementation of emergency/rehabilitation projects and programmes, including budgetary management and monitoring of the approved field expenditures;
- Liaise with FAO technical units to ensure technical quality in emergency activities;
- Prepare and present project proposals to donors and aid programmes of the UN system for financial support;
- Estimate cost of agricultural inputs to be urgently provided by family and expected output in terms of food production and aid substitution, as required;
- Prepare briefs, reports and final statements and formulate correspondence with recipient governments and donors;
- Liaise with other UN organizations and partners (Non Governmental Organizations, national authorities and donors, etc.) at the appropriate level for coordination of relief assistance related to emergency activities;
- Maintain a database with updated information on the impact of the crisis and prioritized needs, taking into account assistance provided and evolving needs, as required;
- Prepare and participate in technical and international meetings related to humanitarian relief matters;
- Assist in fund mobilization efforts through liaison with donors; and
- Perform other related duties as required.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- University degree in a field related to the work of the Organization;
- Depending on the level of the position, three to ten years of relevant experience in the sectors of agricultural and rural development including emergency operations at field and/or headquarters level; and
- Working knowledge of English and Russian. Limited knowledge of French or Spanish is an asset.
**NB: Professional Vacancy Announcement Roster indicates that a list of potential candidates will be formed to fill vacancies as they develop.
SELECTION CRITERIA:
- Extent of experience in emergency relief and rehabilitation operations, particularly in the food security and agriculture sector;
- Demonstrated ability in analysing complex field problems related to emergency situations;
- Demonstrated communication skills, both written and oral;
- Interpersonal skills and ability to work with a team;
- Extent of familiarity with the field programme of FAO or other agencies active in emergency assistance within the agricultural sector;
- Extent of familiarity with the geographical region;
- Suitability/willingness to undertake prolonged field missions; and
- Knowledge of Russian.
For salaries and Benefits please check the FAO Recruitment to Russia Homepage
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